Family Programs take place one Saturday a month at the Center for Architecture. These two-hour workshops introduce families to architecture and design through hands-on art and model building activities, gallery tours, and design challenges.
Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 to 13 accompanied by an adult. Unless noted otherwise, admission is $20 per person. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Looking for architecture activities to do on your own? Visit our Self-Guided Activities page!
Check out our Youth Programs FAQs. For further questions, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.
UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAMS
I Love NYC February 8, 2025, 11am–1pm or 2–4pm
This Family Program takes inspiration from the Times Square Love & Design Competition, which invites architecture firms to design a Valentine sent from the heart of Times Square. How can public art express love for everyone? We'll look at recent winning designs and then families will design and build their own models of 3D Valentines for NYC.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
Register for the Morning Session
Afternoon Session is SOLD OUT - to be added to the waitlist email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org
Building Bridges March 8, 2025, 11am–1pm or 2–4pm
New York City has many fascinating bridges, from the historic Brooklyn Bridge to more contemporary examples. What kind of bridge would you design for NYC? Families will learn about different types of bridges and how they work, then create their own bridges to span one of NYC's rivers, canals, or busy streets.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, February 4.
Animal Architecture April 5, 2025, 11am–1pm or 2–4pm
Have you ever been curious about where animals live? Families will explore how animals build their homes by observing structures such as nests, ant colonies, shells, and dams. These structures will serve as inspiration for families to create their own animal architecture designs!
There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, March 4.
Treehouses May 3, 2025, 11am–1pm or 2–4pm
Create your own model treehouse! Families will work together to craft a model tree out of wood and cardboard, then design within its unique arrangement of branches to build a custom treehouse, just the right size for a favorite toy or figure.
There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).
Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, April 1.
